Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Detection
General Information
- Lab Name
- Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Detection
- Lab Code
- CVAD
- Epic Ordering
- Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Detection
- Description
The Aptima® CV/TV assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The assay utilizes real time transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) to detect and qualitatively report results for the following organisms:
• Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C.dubliniensis)
• Candida glabrata
• Trichomonas vaginalis
This order will only report Candida species group and Candida glabrata.
Results are qualitatively reported as positive, negative or indeterminant based on a proprietary algorithm.
Order Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection [CVTVAD] to test for both Candida and Trichomonas. For Trichomonas only, see Trichomonas vaginalis Amplified Nucleic Acid Detection [TRICAD].
- Synonyms
- Candida, Candidiasis, Vaginitis
- Components
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Code Name CVADSD Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Specimen CSPPAD Candida Species Nucleic Acid CGLAAD Candida glabrata Nucleic Acid
Interpretation
- Method
Nucleic Acid Amplification
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Vaginal Swab
- Collection
-
- Please include specimen type with all orders
- Vaginal specimens should only be collected using APTIMA Multitest Swab specimen collection kit.
- Please include specimen type with all orders
- Handling Instructions
Transport undier ambient conditions within 30 days.
- Quantity
-
requested: Swab in APTIMA TUBE
minimum: Swab in APTIMA TUBE
Processing
- Processing
Login:
Order: [CVAD] if vulvovaginal candidiasis detection is requested
Order: [CVTVAD] if both Vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis detection is requested
See Also: [BVAGAD] for bacterial vaginosis nucleic acid detection
See Also: [TRICAD] for Trichomonas nucleic acid detection
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Serology (SR)
- Performing Location(s)
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HMC Microbiology
206-744-5858325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
- Frequency
- 6 days/week, Monday-Saturday
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- 87481
- LOINC
- 46999-9
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW5354